Sportsfest Rules Guidelines 2024

CENTRAL LUZON CONFERENCE
Office of the Youth Ministries Department
20 Governor Pascual Avenue

Potrero, Malabon, Metro Manila
P.O. Box 2494, Manila
Cable !Celucon Manila"#
Contact lines: 361-88-50
361-88-39
CLC-WIDE YOUTH RECREATIONAL GAMES GUIDELINES 361- 11-17
448- 24-98; 448-15-22
Fax No. (632)361-99-18
Website: www.adventist.ph
1. ELIGIBILITY
a. Adventist Friends (Interests) and In-active are allowed to play in the Station Games and Larong
Lahi but not in Minor and Major Games.
b. Players and Adventist Friends (Church/District/Area):
• Bonafide active member of the church.
• With certification approved by the local Church Board. Notified by the Church
Pastor/District Pastor/Area Youth Coordinator.
c. Waiver/Consent:
• Players should be physically fit to play in any major or even minor games.
• With Parent’s Consent. Players who would not be able to submit a waiver on or before
March 15, 2024 will refrain from playing for a while until the requirement is fulfilled.
2. PARTICIPATION INCORPORATED BY INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM DISCIPLINE

a. The team composition target is 100% Junior Youth/Youth/Young adults. Categorize by ages 10-
15/ 16-35/ 36 and above.
b. A player may participate in either one of the organize game, much more if it is a conflict in time:
• One team organize game + one time event/minor.
• Individual/dual event only + one time event minor.
Note: Non-compliance will mean reward points to be awarded to the compliant team.
Computation will be as follows:
Reward points- total # of players with violation X 5 points.
Example: Two players of the team are enlisted in volleyball but played also in basketball or vice
versa.
2 players X 5 points = 10 reward points to be given to other team.
Players if proven playing and participating not in his/her area of which they belong will be
charged with equivalent counts of violation. Provided, the organizer agreed and given them
permission to play, his/her team joining will be penalized with minus points to be awarded to
other team.
3. PLAYERS’ ATTIRE, POSTURE AND BEHAVIOR
1. Team’s Uniform
a. Players for ALL SPORTS events are required to wear their Area’s color during the duration
of the game. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the game.
b. For sports requiring a player number, jersey/uniform numbers must be visible on the front
and back part of the jersey.
c. Players should not wear wristwatches and jewelry or have tied men’s hair or ponytails.
4. LINE-UP
Line-up should be submitted and checked from the list that has been screened by the
Committee, 15 minutes before the start of the game. Only players who are on the approved list
are allowed to participate.
5. TYPE OF TOURNAMENT
The tournament type is single round robin.
6. OFFICIATING TEAMS/COORDINATORS
MAJOR GAMES COMMITTEE:
BASKETBALL MEN COMMITTEE:
*Chairman / Commissioner= Victor Filomeno
*Deputy Commissioner for Event/ Games Management & Grievance = Ptr. Bonifacio Itcoy
*Deputy Commissioner for Technical & Games Officials table= Ptr. Jemuel Abcede
*Sports Technical Coordinator: Pr. Jemuel Abcede

Members: All Referees, Ampires of all Ball Games including other organize games.
*Assistant Overall Technical Sports Coordinator:
*Records/ Communication & Information / Games Schedules = Ptr. Genesis Garcia

Members: Selected Table officials- Score book incharge/encoder, Games record incharge, Game scorer,
Games commentators & announcers.
*Marshall and Security= Ptr. Alfred Selim Members: Area Representatives for Marshall and Security, Pastors.
*Policy & Guidelines =
Members:
*Medical Emergency & Risk Management= Lester Kim Melanio

Members: Sports Fest Medical Services Team,
*Logistics & Supplies= Members:

*Grievance= Ptr. Bonifacio Itcoy
Members: CLC Youth Director-Ptr. Marlon Ramirez, League Commissioner/ Referee's Coordinator- Vic
Filomeno, Deputy Commissioner/ Ptr. Jemuel Abcede, All Area Chairman, Marshall and Security
Coordinator- Ptr. Alfred Selin, Policy & Guidelines Head, League Adviser/s.
Volleyball Men
Officiant: Mary Jane Octaviano
Allan Octaviano
Coordinator: Johndel Vijandre
Volleyball Women
Officiant: Mary Jane Octaviano
Allan Octaviano
Badminton Men Badminton Women Doubles

Officiant: Arjie Umpad
Morhel Magallanes
Swimming
Officiant: Pastor Jezreel Mondejar
Coordinator: Arjay Alimodian
Table Tennis
Officiant: Romi Ricamata
Raquel Contacto
Coordinator: Gladense Panuelos
Soccer (Men only)

Officiant: Jerry Tuazon
Coordinator: J-Marked Roen Amora
Softball (mixed)
Officiant: Pastor Josue Fabian
Coordinator: Jonnaleigh Maximo
Sepak Takraw – Men only

Officiant:
Track & Field

Officiant: Jupiter Cañares
Coordinator: Raniel Guim
Dart Singles:
Officiant:
BOARD GAMES
Chess: Men/Women
Officiant: Merilyn Cudiamat
Coordinator: Gladense Panuelos
Scrabble: Men/Women
Officiant: Myca Mae Mendoza
Coordinator: J-Marked Roen Amora
Games of the General: Men/Women

Officiant: Pastor Nelven Alavanza
Word Factory: Men/Women

Officiant:
Coordinator:
LARONG LAHI
Giant Volleyball Committee: A2
Patintero
Committee: A3
Sungka
Committee: A6
Tumbang Preso: 8 players

Committee: A10
Agawan Base: Mixed (5M/5W)

Committee: A7
Tug of War: 10 players – Men/Women

Committee: A9
Rubrics Cube Men/Women

Committee: A4
Sack Race: Men/Women Sack

Committee: A8
Batuhan Bola
Committee: A1
STATION GAMES
Committee: YP
1. Hula hoop
2. Chinese Garter
3. Sipa
4. Limborack
5. Bowling
6. Lego
7. Jumping Rope
8. Jackstone
9. Pick-up Sticks
OFFICERS OF THE DAY

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7. Elimination and Bracketing

All games will be done in a Double Elimination method.
8. SCORING SCHEME- Major and minor games have the same point system.
First Place: 100 points
Second Place: 80 points
Third Place: 60 points
Fourth Place to Tenth Place: 40 points
9. GAMES- Major and Minor/ Teams and Individual Number of Player + Total number of Points
Sample:
Basketball Team
Player Score Total = Total Area overall Additional Points
20 + 80 = 100
10. REWARD POINTS SYSTEM

The reward points system is credited to each area team as follows:
• Attendance
1. General orientation is a MUST.
2. Opening Program is a must to be attended by all participants.
3. Devotionals
Everyone is expected to attend.
*Area Participants: Total number of registrations = scoring Scheme
Sample:
Area registration Scoring Scheme = Total Area overall Additional Points
350 100 100
Devotionals will be held every morning at 5:00-6:00 am and 6:00-7:00 Pm.

Games will be from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
*Wristband is to be presented by the team captain/coach to the assistant event coordinator
at least 15 minutes before the game starts together with the line-up.
*No Wristband – 5 points /applicable the whole duration of the event. Must be worn all the time.
*Uniform – 5 points /applicable every game.
*Sponsor/District Pastor/Elder = 25 points
Teams are encouraged to have a sponsor (Pastor/Elder) every time they have a Game.
Sponsors are responsible for their respective area’s team conduct from the start-up to the end of the
game.
The moment the sponsor leaves for more than 15 minutes, the sponsor’s points will not be credited.
11. REGISTRATION
1. Only bonafide members of the Seventh-day Adventist church will be allowed to
participate in major and minor games during the sportsfest.
2. Players must present the following documents upon registration:
a. Church board certification (as proof of church membership)
b. Waiver
c. Insurance
3. Interest/Candidates for Baptism will join only in Laro ng Lahi and Station Games.
12. WRISTBAND
1. Wristband must be worn at all times.
2. There will be a strict No Wristband, No Play policy in every game.
13. UNIFORM
1. Players for ALL SPORTS events are required to wear their Area’s color during the duration of the
game. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the game.
2. For sports requiring a player number, jersey/uniform numbers must be visible in the front and
back part of the jersey.
14. ACCOMMODATION
1. There will be a designated area for delegates to pitch their tents.
15. COOKING AREA

1. There will be a designated cooking area. Delegates are not allowed to cook anywhere outside
the designated cooking area.
2. Bring your own cooking utensils and equipment, as well as your dishwashing & eating utensils
(spoon, fork, water bottle/glass).
16. BOOTH
1. Areas that wish to sell food/non-food items must pay the corresponding booth fee of 150 pesos
per square meter per day for the entire duration of the Sportsfest).
2. There will be a designated booth area.
3. Booths will not be provided by the organizers. Sellers must put up their own booth.
17. SECURITY AND CURFEW

1. Delegates are not allowed to go outside the NEUST, Gabaldon during the entire duration of the
event, unless there’s a valid reason for doing so.
2. Gate passes must first be acquired from the Area presidents / Registration booth before going
out of the venue, especially during curfew hours.
3. A curfew of 10:00 PM will be imposed.
18. CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Conduct will be implemented to minimize the occurrence of undesirable and
unsportsmanlike behavior by sponsors, team captains, participants, and spectators.
Undesirable behaviors can occur before and after the match.
1. All participants (sponsor + players) and spectators are expected to follow all rules and regulations
of each specific game. And also, to adhere to some guidelines constructed based on the ideal
Adventist Philosophy of Recreation. Which is good for the benefit of enlarging the horizon of
Adventist Christian Youth fellowship and friendship.
2. Violation of such regulations may be addressed by the organizers and or may be referred to other
applicable personnel or to appropriate legal authorities.
3. Any player who displayed rude conduct (action contrary to good manners or moral principles, or
any action expressing contempt/disrespect/hatred, use of profane words or gestures,
aggressive or threatening behavior) is to be removed immediately from the playing area and
his eligibility to play is canceled. The incident will be referred to the CLC Youth Council.
4. Any unsportsmanlike conduct is penalized according to the judgment of the officials of the game.
Rules and regulations specifically basketball will be strictly observed.
5. If the team followers fail to comply with the continued verbal warnings of sponsors and officials,
the following procedures may be implemented.
• The game is suspended until warnings are followed appropriately. The game clock keeps on
running and the game ends when the scheduled time for the next game comes.
• If the above suspension has not brought results, the game is ended. As the last resort when all
others efforts have failed, security personnel would be called to assist for control. And this
incident will be facilitated by the organizers of recreational sports fest and in the CLC Youth
Council for proper sanction.
19. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Area Youth Coordinators/Sponsors, AY Fed Presidents and officers
• Responsible for actions of spectators and/or anyone else associated with their team,
including actions of harassment, abuse, or interference with players, officials, scorers,
and supervisors.
• Monitors/controls the conduct of the team before, during, and after the game.
• Promote and encourage the use of the “KALARO” and correct anyone who uses the term
“KALABAN”.
• Know, keep, and observe the sports-specific rules, as well as the general rules and
regulations/guidelines/ground rules that govern the Recreational Sports program.
• Responsible for disseminating the sports-specific rules, as well as the general rules and
regulations/guidelines/ground rules that govern the Recreational Sports program to all
members of the team.
2. Team Captains/Coordinators
• Take charge of the eligibility of participants.
• (In the basketball/volleyball). See to it that only team members are the priority seated on
the benches.
• Assist the sponsors in monitoring/controlling the conduct of the team. He/She must deal
appropriately with players who do not respect the rules and regulations/
guidelines/ground rules of the Recreational Sports program.
• Encourages the use of the “KALARO” and corrects anyone who uses the term “KALABAN”.
• Knows the specific rules, as well as the general rules and regulations/guidelines/ ground
rules of the Recreational Sports program.
• Informs the team members regarding the general rules and regulations/guidelines/
ground rules of the Recreational Sports program.
• Represent the team before, during, and after the match. Only the team captain is allowed
to communicate with the officials.
• Ensures a complete team for all games. Have all team members appear at the playing
area early and ready to play at the scheduled game time.
• Ensures that the names of all players are listed on the line-up/game sheet before each
game. This must be done even in the event of a default.
• Submit the line-up and ID’s 15 minutes before the game starts.
• Verify and signs the game sheet after each game.
3. Players
• Be acquitted to use the term “KALARO” and avoid using the term “KALABAN”
• Know and abide by rules and regulations.
• Know and always be aware of the game schedules and arrive at the playing area before
the playing time.
• Warm up properly before games start.
• Wear proper attire.
• Submit all IDs to your team captains/coordinators.
4. Officials
• Be on the playing area at least 15 minutes before the game schedule.
• Be acquitted to the sports’ specific rules/general rules and regulations/guidelines/
ground rules of Recreational Sports program.
• Exercise the authority over the behavior of the players, coaches and the crowd.
• Report any untoward incident.
5. Event Coordinator
• Coordinates with the sponsors/area coordinators and team captains regarding
game schedules, team’s conduct, team followers’ behavior.
• Assist table officials.
• Monitors and reports game results.
6. Assistant Event Coordinator

• Coordinates with the event coordinator, area youth officers/sponsors, team
captains regarding the submission of necessary requirements in all the games.
• Assist event coordinator.
• Reports to event coordinator.
20. EMERGENCIES
• The medics are responsible for applying first aid in case of emergencies. In extreme cases,
injured persons will be brought to the nearest hospital.
21. SPECIAL CONCERN OF FACILITATION OF THE CLC-WIDE SPORTS FESTIVAL SPIRITUAL

LEADERS (PASTOR/ELDER/SPIRITUALLY MATURED ADULT CHURCH OFFICERS)
• Should inspire and promote healthy relationships and spiritual guidance to our young
people. Nurturing them with the right conduct and manners in winning friends and social to
save attitude.
• Encourage the young people to be punctual in all of their responsibilities and obligations.
• Be of help on their safety and security.
• Food and water assistance to the officials and coordinators of the events.
• Medics should be visible, organized, and synchronized for an immediate response and
action towards calls for emergencies.
• Adventist Youth Christians should promote cleanliness which is next to Godliness.
22. SPORTSFEST COMMITTEE
Overall Coordinator: Pr. Marlon Ramirez

Asst. Overall Coor: Pr. Nelson Antonio (Area 2 Chairman)
Overall Game Master: Alex Cudiamat
Program: Pr. Anthony Fortu & Gigi Juntarciego (Area VP Religious)
Finance : Beverly Albotante
Registration & Promotion: Area 2 And CLC Staff
Accommodation : Area 2
Transportation: CLC Van
Food: Area 2- (Coordination And Delivery)
Recreation : Pr. JC Tamparong
First Aid/Medics : Pr. Ricky Falculan (Area 2 Support Coming From Municipality And Barangays)
Security: Area 2
Music : Area 5 (Jane Eyre Cerillano)
Audio Visual Equipment: Communication Department
Facilities: Area 2
Gifts/Token : Secretary
Media/Documentation: Jeneca Romboan
Records/Awards : Atty. Bongga Agno
Game Master: Alexander Cudiamat
Grievance : Pr. Bonifacio Itcoy, Pr. Jemuel Abcede, Pr. Alfredo Selin & Pr. Fernando Mislos
Asst Overall Coor. for Logistics: Pr. Nelson Antonio
CLC-WIDE SPORTSFEST
Theme: ALAB: Tagumpay Nating Lahat Venue:

NEUST, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija Date:
March 28-31, 2024
Objectives: Soul winning, Discipleship, Retention

• Sports festival offers a unique opportunity for our youth to spread the everlasting gospel of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to this generation and the generations to come.
• To give the youth and young adult an opportunity to fellowship, demonstrate talents, and
foster christian friendship through social and physical and spiritual growth.
Sources of Funds:
• P10,000 per Area (Total of P100,000)
• P75 entrance fee per head (P50 venue fee + P25 insurance)
• CLC Youth Fund
Initial Guidelines:
Elimination and Bracketing

All games will be done in a Double Elimination method, where applicable.
Pointing system
• Overall
There will be no Overall Champion title. Overall scores will be tallied according to the bracketing system that
will be set by the committee.
• per Sports Event

100 1st Place
80 2nd Place
60 3rd Place
40 Participation
0 Default (No player)
Officers of the Day

The main duty of the Officer of the day is to ensure that the program for the entire day is running
smoothly. This includes:
• Coordination of programs for the day
• Communication with game committees
• Single point of contact for any questions.
Contingency Plans: (suggested)
For Basketball
• For teams who will not be able to finish all their games due to time constraints, they will be given a
chance to select their five best players. Each representative will do a three-point free shooting within
the one-minute allowable time.
• Accumulated scores by the five representatives will be their final score.
• Both teams in the finals will be given 100 points as participation given by the CLC Sportsfest pointing
system including the accumulated scores from the representatives of the teams.
For Volleyball
• If in case time will not allow to finish the game for Volleyball, the CLC Sports Committee will
implement a challenge for both winning teams.
• Each team will play by a time limit of just 5 minutes. Then, change court for another 5 minutes.
• Scores of each team will be tallied, plus the participation points of 100.
Office of the Adventist Youth Ministries Department
GUIDELINES
*TEAM EVENTS
1. BASKETBALL
GUIDELINES
A. Eligibility: A player in a team must be
1. A member of the church in an area where it belongs.
2. Certified or recommended by the church pastor, an elder, or an area officer.
3. Must be at least 15 years of age and not beyond 45 years old.
4. A player not on the list or line-up is not allowed to play.
5. A player is a registered participant of the CLC Sportsfest 2024 with proper identification.
B. Games Peace and Order:

1. All games are officiated by the Basketball committees and the assigned or hired referees of the
league.
2. Players are required to wear proper jerseys with numbers in the front and back.
3. No bracelets, jewelry, and other adornments on the body were seen during the game.
4. Players and crowds are allowed to cheer for any of the teams but are not allowed to boo or use
profane language or insult the other team or anyone on the court.
5. No bad fingers to display during the game.
6. Protests and complaints are done before the game starts.
7. Only the assigned commentator or Committee officers are allowed to use the mic or the P.A. system
8. Respect the authority and order of the committees, marshals, and referees to maintain the order.
9. Only the coach and the team captain are allowed to approach the committee or officials of the
game. If necessary.
10. Players must sign an oath before the games or the league begins.
11. A prayer and a handshake before and after the game are a must. The pastor or an elder leads
the prayer.
12. Players, coaches, and other staff of the team who initiate trouble in a game will be sent by
the officials “ out of the playing court” The Grievance Committee acts on it for finality.
13. No drums and other sounds louder than the P.A. system of the game are allowed to be used.
14. Staff and committee members are official volunteers of the games and are tasked to wear
proper identification and attire for identification and respect.
15. Referees decisions are always final. Committees and councils support the decisions of the game
officials.
C. Games Schedule:
(There are 19 games projected unless otherwise waived by the committees’ discretion)
D. Tournament System
1. The double-elimination round system of the league is applied.
2. A point system may be used when necessary for qualification purposes.
3. A team coach assures all his players play in a game. Nothing is left behind.
4. A team is a composition of fifteen (15) players to be registered and submitted to the committee
on or before March 24, 2024.
E. Health and Safety

The first aid kit and necessary life support materials are secured before the game begins.
F. Commissioners Council:
A committee of grievance that formulates and decides on disciplinary correction for players
who display misconduct and are unsportsmanlike. This council meets urgently if necessary to regulate
the order of the league.
2. VOLLEYBALL
Eligibility: A player in a team must be

• a certified member of the church in the area where they belong.
• recommended by a church pastor, an elder, or an area officer where they belong.
• at least fifteen (15) years of age and not beyond forty-five (45) years old.
• on the official player’s profile submitted by their respective area president or secretary on or
before March 24, 2024.
• a registered participant of the CLC Sportsfest 2024 with proper identification to be submitted by
their respective area president or secretary.
Games Peace and Order:

1. All games are officiated by the Volleyball committee and the assigned referees (two from each
area) of the league.
2. Players are required to wear proper jerseys with numbers on the front and back.
3. No bracelets, jewelry, or other adornments in the body must be seen during the games.
4. Players and crowds are allowed to cheer any of the teams but are not allowed to make snide
remarks or use profane words or insults towards the other team or to anyone on the court.
5. Swearing in words and actions is not allowed.
6. Protests and complaints must be made before the game starts.
7. Respect the authority and order of the committee, marshals, and referees to maintain peace
and order during the league.
8. Only the coach and/or the team captain are allowed to approach the committee or officials of
the game, if necessary.
9. A prayer and a handshake before and after the game are a must. A pastor or an elder will lead
the prayer.
10. Players, coaches, and other staff of the team who initiate trouble in a game will be sent “out of
the playing court” by the game officials. The grievance committee will act on it for finality.
11. Staff and committee members are official volunteers of the games and are tasked to wear
proper staff shirts or colors and their respective IDs for identification.
12. Referees’ decisions are always final. The committee and council must support the decisions of
the game officials.
Games Schedule: TBA
Tournament System
1. Single Elimination Round-robin.
2. Two (2) Brackets will be prepared for all participating areas/teams.
3. There will be a crossover between the top teams of the two (2) brackets during semis and
championship. During the semis and finals, even without losses, teams are still required to play.
4. The team coach must ensure all his/her players will play in the game. All players on the team
must play.
5. A team is a composition of at least twelve (12) players, and a maximum of seventeen (17) to be
registered and submitted to the committee on or before March 24, 2024.
Health and Safety

The first aid kit and necessary life support materials are secured before the game begins.
Commissioners Council
A committee of grievance that formulates and decides on disciplinary correction for players who
display misconduct and unsportsmanlike behavior. This council meets urgently if necessary to regulate
the order of the league.
3. SOCCER
Up to 10 players per team. 4 players per period. Running time throughout the match, but needed for
a quick substitution. 1st & 2nd half with 15 minutes each half. Actual score during the match. The same
formula of merits and demerits is applied in basketball and volleyball.
*INDIVIDUAL/DUAL EVENTS
1. BADMINTON
Simplified Rules of Badminton
Badminton Singles: Men and Women

Badminton Doubles: Men and Women/ Mixed Doubles
Tournament Style: Single Elimination
Age Requirement: 15 y/old above (as long as capable to play)
Disqualification: Not showing up at the playing venue 10 minutes before the match will result in a default.
Scoring System
• A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points.
• Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored.
• The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.
• At 20 all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins that game.
• At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
• The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
Interval and Change of Ends

• When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have a 60 second interval.
• A 2-minute interval between each game is allowed.
• In the third game, players change ends when the leading score reaches 11 points.
Singles
• At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is even, the server serves from the
right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from the left service court.
• If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from the alternate service
court.
• If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server. They serve
from the appropriate service court – left if their score is odd, and right if it is even.
Doubles
• A side has only one ‘service’.
• The service passes consecutively to the players as shown in the diagram.
• At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves from the right service
court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left court.
• If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the same server serves again
from the alternate service court.
• If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The receiving side
becomes the new serving side.
• The players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point when their side is
serving.
If players commit an error in the service court, the error is corrected when the mistake is discovered.
In a doubles match between A & B against C & D. A & B won the toss and decided to serve. A to serve C. A
shall be the initial server while C shall be the initial receiver.
Scenario Score Service From Server Winner

Love All Right Service Court A serves to C. A A&B
because the score of and C are the
the serving side is even. initial server and
receiver.
A & B win a point. A & B will change service 1-0 Left Service Court A serves to D. C&D
courts. A serves again from Left service court. because the score of
C & D will stay in the same service courts. the serving side is odd.
C & D win a point and also right to serve. 1-1 Left Service Court D serves to A. A&B
Nobody will change their respective service because the score of
courts. the serving side is odd.
A & B win a point and also right to serve. 2-1 Right Service Court B serves to C. C&D
courts. the serving side is even.
C & D win a point and also right to serve. 2-2 Right Service Court C serves to B. C&D
courts. the serving side is even.
C & D win a point. C & D will change service 3-2 Left Service Court C serves to A. A&B
courts. C serves from Left service court. A & B because the score of
will stay in the same service courts. the serving side is odd.
A & B win a point and also right to serve. 3-3 Left Service Court A serves to C. A&B
courts. the serving side is odd.
A & B win a point. A & B will change service 4-3 Right Service Court A serves to D. C&D
courts. A serves again from Right service because the score of
court. C & D will stay in the same service the serving side is even.
courts.
Note that this means:

• As in singles, the order of the server depends on whether the score is odd or even.
• The service court is changed by the servicing side only when a point is scored. In all other cases,
the players continue to stay in their respective service courts from where they played the
previous rally. This guarantees an alternate server.
2. TABLE TENNIS GUIDELINES
I. EVENTS
A. Singles Event
B. Doubles Event
Important: Each player must bring own racket. In case a player does not have one, the
committee will provide the extra racket that can be borrowed provided the player will
use it with utmost care.
II. ENTRIES
A. Two (2) male and two (2) female players for each Area
Singles M&W 35 Below
Doubles 1 35 below and 1 36 Above
III.TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
A. TEAM EVENT:
1. Double Elimination – 2 Losses will be eliminated
Singles Men
Singles Women
Doubles Men
Doubles Women
2. A team shall regularly consist of four (4) players.

3. A regular team should play four (4) players during the tournament but a team can field three
(3) players prior to the match in case a player is injured or sick. Injury or sickness should be duly
certified by a doctor and a certification should be presented prior to the next session. The coach
has the option to reshuffle his players in every match.
4. A player can only play a maximum of two individual matches per match.
5. The competition will be played in 1 stage.
6. The games will be played in a double elimination system. There will be a winners bracket and a
loser’s bracket.
7. Elimination matches shall be played in the best-of-five games and the finals will be best-of-
seven.
B. SINGLES EVENT
4. The games will be played in a double- elimination system. There will be a winner’s
bracket and a loser’s bracket.
5. Elimination matches shall be played in the best-of-five games and the finals will be
best-of-seven.
B. DOUBLES EVENT (M&W)

A. The captain or Area OIC has the sole discretion to choose two (2) best players in the
team to be entered in the Doubles event.
3. The games will be played in a double-elimination system. There will be a winner’s

bracket and a loser’s bracket.
4. Elimination matches shall be played in the best-of-five games and the finals will be
best-of-seven.
IV. TOURNAMENT SESSION:

Venue: TBA
Date of Competition: March 28-31, 2024
Time: Morning: 8:00AM - 11:45AM last call
Afternoon: 1:00PM - 5:00PM last call
GRACE PERIOD IS 10 MINUTES AFTER THE OFFICIAL MATCH CALL. AFTER THIS PERIOD
THE MATCH WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A WALK-OVER OR DEFAULT.
VI. CALL AREA:

A Call Area will be set up for this year’s CLC Sportsfest. The purpose of the Call Area is
to minimize the inspection and checking made by the match umpire in the playing court
and to solve issues or problems, if any, before entering the playing court thereby
assuring that the match will be played on time and without delay. All teams and players
are required to report at the Call Area before their match; 20 minutes for the Team
event and 10 minutes for the Singles event.
A. The things to conduct in the Call Area are the following:

a. Conduct a toss coin for the first serve
b. Check the players’ identification
c. Racket inspection
VII. CLOTHING/UNIFORMS OF ATHLETES AND COACHES:

A. Every team shall be required to wear their designated Area uniform including the coaches
for proper identification or a shirt similar to their respective color in succeeding games.
B. The rules on playing clothing in the ITTF Handbook shall take effect.
VIII. APPEALS:
Appeals must be submitted to the Tournament Manager/Referee in writing within thirty (30)
minutes after the fixture, duly signed by constituted delegation authorities, and shall be dealt
with by the Sportsfest Rules.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Equipment
The tournament will feature 2 Committee approved tables:
The tournament will use white Nittaku R40+ 3 Star Balls.
Dress Code
White shirts or shorts/skirts during play are not allowed. All Sportsfest and ITTF rules and
regulations will be followed.
Tournament Officials
Tournament Director/Umpire: Romi Ricamata
Tournament Referee: Raquel Contacto
Thursday March 28:

8:00AM – 12:00AM – Men and Women Singles
1:00PM – 5:00PM – Doubles
Friday March 29:

8:00AM – 12:00AM – Men and Women Singles
1:00PM – 5:00PM – Doubles
Format
On Sunday, teams will play 3 matches and will be placed in a division based on each team's
performance.
Basic Table Tennis Rules

1. Service Rules
The service must start with the ball in an open palm. This stops you from throwing it up
with spin.
The ball must be thrown vertically, at least 16 cm (6 inches). This stops you from serving
straight out of your hand and surprising your opponent.
The ball must be above and behind the table throughout the serve. This stops you from
getting any silly angles and gives your opponent a fair chance at returning.
After throwing the ball, the server must get their free arm and hand out of the way. This is
to allow the receiver to see the ball.
2. Doubles Rules
The service must go diagonally, from the server’s right-hand side to the receiver’s right-
hand side. This stops you from getting the opposing pair tangled up before they’ve even
hit a ball.
A doubles pair must strike the ball alternately. This makes doubles challenging.
At the change of service, the previous receiver becomes the new server and the partner of
the previous server becomes the receiver. This makes sure everybody does everything.
After eight points you’re back to the start of the cycle.
3. General match play

You have two serves before it is your opponent’s turn to serve twice. This used to be five
serves each but since changing to 11 it’s now just two.
At 10-10 it’s deuce. You get one serve each and must win by two clear points. This is sudden
death or table tennis’ equivalent of a tie break.
If you are playing a best of 3, 5 or 7 (as opposed to just one set) you have to change ends
after each game. This makes sure both players experience conditions on both sides of the
table. You also change ends when the first player reaches five points in the final game of a
match.
4. A let is called if…

• An otherwise good serve touches the net. This ensures your opponent has a chance
at making a return.
• The receiver isn’t ready (and doesn’t try to hit the ball).
• If play is disturbed by something outside of the players’ control. This allows you to
replay the point if your cat jumps onto the table, etc.
5. A point is lost if…

• The service is missed.
• The service is not returned.
• A shot goes into the net.
• A shot goes off the table without touching the court.
• A player moves the table, touches the net or touches the table with their free hand
during play.
3. SOFTBALL GUIDELINES
Men and Women Mixed Softball
The Rules:
1. Maximum of 12 players per Team
2. A team must have 6 players to start the game..
3. Forfeit time has been established as game time. Maximum of 5 minutes and a grace
period of 5 minutes.
THE GAME
A. The game will consist of 3 innings.
B. No new inning may be started unless the score is tied.
C. The choice of first or last bat in the inning shall be decided by a coin toss.
D. Base stealing is not allowed. Runners can leave their bases when a pitched ball has
reached home plate or is hit. If the batter does not hit the pitch, base runners must return
to their bases immediately.
E. Bunting or chopping down on the ball is not allowed and will result in a dead ball with
the batter being called out.
F. Players start with a one strike (0-1) count when at bat.
G. A foul third strike is an out. No courtesy fouls shall be given.
H. Infield practice is not allowed after the first inning.
I. The ball is dead and not in play:
1. When no pitch is declared.
2. When a foul ball is not caught.
3. When a runner is called out for leaving a base too soon.
4. When offensive interference occurs.
5. When a defensive player carries the ball out of play.
J. The ball is in play:

1. When the infield fly rule is enforced.
2. When a thrown ball remains in playable territory.
3. When a base is dislodged while base runners are progressing around the bases.
4. When a thrown ball strikes an offensive player.
5. When a thrown ball or fair batted ball strikes an umpire.
6. When a thrown ball strikes a coach.
K. The ball remains alive until the umpire declares time. Time will be called when the ball
is held by a player on the infield area and, in the opinion of the umpire, all play has
ceased.
L. A foul ball must reach a height of six feet or more to be legally caught for an out, except
a third strike in which case any foul is an out.
PITCHING
A. At the beginning of each half-inning or when a pitcher relieves another, not more than
one minute may be used to deliver not more than one warm-up pitch to the catcher or
other teammate. One ball will be called on the batter for each pitch thrown over the
maximum. No infield or outfield ball is allowed after the first inning.
B. The pitch must have a minimum arc of 6 ft. from the ground. The maximum allowable
arc is 12 ft. from the ground. If the pitch does not meet these requirements, an illegal
pitch shall be called. The batter has the option of taking the pitch for an automatic ball or
swinging at the pitch. If the pitch is swung at, the illegal pitch is ignored.
C. The pitcher must pause with at least one foot contacting the rubber prior to pitching
the ball. The pitcher's foot must remain in contact with the rubber throughout the
delivery.
D. The pitcher must deliver the ball in a continuous, underhand motion on the first
forward swing of the pitching arm past the hip.
E. If a step is taken it may be forward, backward, or to the side provided the foot stays in
contact with the rubber and the step is taken simultaneously with the pitch.
BATTING
The batter is out when:
1. A batter appears in the batter's box with or is discovered using an altered or illegal bat.
Baseball and fungo bats are illegal.
2. A batter receives his/her third strike. This can be called a strike or a swing. A foul ball,
whether caught or dropped on strike three is also an out.
3. The umpire declares a fair infield fly with base runners on first and second or on first,
second, and third with less than two outs. This is called the infield fly rule. The ball remains
alive and runners may advance at their own risk.
4. A fielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball that can be caught by an infielder, with
ordinary effort, with first and second or first, second, and third bases occupied with less
than 2 outs. The ball is dead and all runners return to the base they occupied at the time
the ball was pitched.
5. The batter bunts or chops the ball downward. The ball is dead and all runners return
to the base they occupied when the ball was pitched.
6. When any foot touches the ground completely outside the batter's box or if any part
of the foot touches the plate and the ball is hit fair or foul.
RUNNER AND BATTER-RUNNER

A. When a base runner must return while the ball is in play, he/she must touch the bases
in reverse order.
B. No runner may return to touch a missed base or one he/she had left illegally after the
following runner has scored. The defense must appeal for the out to be granted.
C. When a defensive player has the ball a runner may not remain upright and crash into
the defender. When sliding, runners must always slide for the base. If considered flagrant
in either above cases, the runner may be ejected.
D. Base runners are entitled to advance but accept the liability to be put out under the
following circumstances:
1. When the ball is overthrown into fair or foul territory and remains in play.
2. When the ball is batted into fair territory.
3. When a legally caught fly ball is first touched.
E. Base runners are entitled to advance without liability to be put out under the following
circumstances:
1. When a fielder obstructs the base runner from making a base unless the fielder is
trying to field the batted ball or has the ball ready to touch the base runner.
2. When the ball is in play and is overthrown and goes out of play, all runners
advance two bases from where they were when the ball left the thrower's hand.
F. Obstruction is the act of:

1. A defensive player or team member who hinders or prevents a batter from striking
or hitting a pitched ball.
2. A fielder, while not in possession of the ball, in the act of fielding a batted ball, or
about to receive a thrown ball, impedes the progress of a base runner who is
legally running the bases.
G. Interference is the act of an offensive player or team member, umpire, or spectator

that impedes, hinders, or confuses a defensive player attempting to execute a play.
Contact is not necessary for
interference to be called.
H. Base Stealing: Base stealing is not allowed. Each base runner may leave his/her base
when a pitched ball is batted or reaches home plate but must return to that base
immediately after each pitch not
hit by the batter.
I. The base runner is out when:

1. In running to any base he/she runs more than three feet from a direct line
between a base and the next base when a defensive player is attempting to tag
the runner.
2. The base runner passes a preceding base runner before that runner has been put
out.
3. The base runner legally overruns first base and makes an attempt to advance to
second base and is legally touched while off base.
4. The base runner interferes with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball or
intentionally interferes with a thrown ball. If this interference, in the umpire's
judgment, is an obvious attempt to prevent a double play (including shouting or
waving the arms to distract the defense), the immediate succeeding runner shall
also be called out.
5. The base runner is struck with a fair batted ball while off base and before it passes
an infielder who could have otherwise made a play.
6. With a base runner on third, the batter or any offensive player interferes with a
play being made at home base.
7. In the umpire's judgment, the base coach at first or third base touches or holds
the runner physically to assist a runner in returning to or advancing from the base
when a play is being made on him/her.
8. A runner, after being declared out or after scoring, interferes with a defensive
player's opportunity to make a play on another runner, the runner closest to home
plate at the time of the interference shall be declared out.
J. Base runners are not out under the following circumstances:

1. When a base runner runs around the fielder and outside the baseline to avoid
interfering with a fielder attempting to field the ball in the base path.
2. When a base runner is hit with a fair batted ball that has passed through an infielder,
excluding the pitcher, and in the umpire's judgment no other infielder had a chance to
play the ball. The ball remains "alive" under this condition.
3. When a base runner is hit by a fair batted ball after it is touched or touches any fielder.
4. When a base runner is hit by a fair batted ball while in contact with a base.
K. Injured Runner: If an accident to a batter-runner or base runner prevents him/her from

proceeding in the game, a substitute runner will be permitted. If no substitutes are available,
the runner will be declared out.
4.S SWIMMING TECHNICAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. EVENTS
Freestyle: 50M, 100M, Men & Women
Backstroke:50M, 100M Men & Women
Breaststroke: 50M, 100M, Men & Women
Swimming Relay : 200M Men (4) & Women (4)
Underwater Men & Women
Stationary Breath Men & Women
2. ENTRIES PER EVENT

There is no limit to the number of events per athlete. A swimming relay team
consists of 4 female and 4 male athletes.
• Athletes (Adventists or Interests) must be registered in the CLC-Wide

Sportsfest including the insurance.
• Athletes must provide their own swimwear (swimsuit, cap, goggles). For men,
the swimsuit must not extend above the navel nor below the knee. Women shall
not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder nor extend below the knee. No
additional items like arm bands or leg bands.
3. Technical Rules
Timing system: stopwatches, electronic timing system, touch pads. If an electronic

timing system is not available, the timekeepers will be assigned per lane.
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY
Freestyle
In Freestyle events, the participant may swim any stroke. The stroke most
commonly used is sometimes called the crawl. On turns and finishes, some part
of the swimmer must touch the wall. 2 representatives per area (1 for Men and
1 for Women).
Backstroke
The Backstroke consists of an alternating motion of the arms with a flutter kick
while on the back. On turns, swimmers may rotate to the stomach and perform
a flip turn and some part of the swimmer must touch the wall. The swimmer
must finish on the back.
Stationary Breath-Holding
Each participant (Men & Women) from Areas 1-10 holds their breath while
floating on the water's surface without any swimming movements. 2
representatives per area (1 for Men and 1 for Women)
Underwater
Participants swim underwater for a specified distance without surfacing floating
on the water's surface without any swimming movements. 2 representatives per
area (1 for Men and 1 for Women)
TEAM CATEGORY
FREESTYLE RELAY
Swimming event where a team of four swimmers each completes a specified distance
using the freestyle stroke.
• The exchange is made by the incoming swimmer touching the pool edge or wall
and the outgoing swimmer leaving from that same edge. The touch must occur
within the designated exchange zone.
• Teams decide the order in which swimmers will swim.
SWIMMING GAME SYSTEM

• For the Individual stroke category and swimming relay, Time Heat will be
applied. After two successful events, 4 players with lowest average time will
advance to the Finals.
• Table shows the format for the preliminary system.
AREA HEAT 1 HEAT 2

BATCH 1
1
2
3
BATCH 2
4
5
6
BATCH 3
7
8
9
10
• For stationary breath, all area (1) representatives will simultaneously

participate. The player with the longest time to hold his/her breath will be
announced as the winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Technical Rules
Officials observe the swimmers during each event to ensure compliance with
these technical rules. If a swimmer commits an infraction of the rules, he/she
will be disqualified from that event. This simply means he/she will not receive
an official time, nor be eligible for an award in that event.
Technical rule violations for each stroke may include:

Freestyle:
• Walking on the bottom
• Pulling on the lane rope
• Not touching the wall on a turn
• Not completing the distance
Backstroke:
• Turning past the vertical onto the stomach and gliding or kicking into the wall
on the turn (the roll must be part of a continuous turning action)
• Pushing off the wall on the stomach after a turn
• Not remaining on back while swimming
• Turning onto stomach before the finish
Starts
The swimmers are not allowed a false start. If they jump the start and the starter
thinks they are trying to get an advantage (whether intentional or not-it does
not matter), they will be taken out of the race if they do a false for twice.
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CENTRAL LUZON CONFERENCE

Office of the Youth Ministries Department

20 Governor Pascual Avenue

2. PARTICIPATION INCORPORATED BY INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM DISCIPLINE

2 players X 5 points = 10 reward points to be given to other team.

3. PLAYERS’ ATTIRE, POSTURE AND BEHAVIOR

*Sports Technical Coordinator: Pr. Jemuel Abcede

*Records/ Communication & Information / Games Schedules = Ptr. Genesis Garcia

*Medical Emergency & Risk Management= Lester Kim Melanio

*Logistics & Supplies= Members:

Badminton Men Badminton Women Doubles

Soccer (Men only)

Sepak Takraw – Men only

Track & Field

Games of the General: Men/Women

Word Factory: Men/Women

Tumbang Preso: 8 players

Agawan Base: Mixed (5M/5W)

Tug of War: 10 players – Men/Women

Rubrics Cube Men/Women

Sack Race: Men/Women Sack

OFFICERS OF THE DAY

7. Elimination and Bracketing

10. REWARD POINTS SYSTEM

Devotionals will be held every morning at 5:00-6:00 am and 6:00-7:00 Pm.

15. COOKING AREA

17. SECURITY AND CURFEW

18. CODE OF CONDUCT

6. Assistant Event Coordinator

21. SPECIAL CONCERN OF FACILITATION OF THE CLC-WIDE SPORTS FESTIVAL SPIRITUAL

22. SPORTSFEST COMMITTEE

Overall Coordinator: Pr. Marlon Ramirez

Theme: ALAB: Tagumpay Nating Lahat Venue:

Objectives: Soul winning, Discipleship, Retention

Elimination and Bracketing

• per Sports Event

Officers of the Day

Contingency Plans: (suggested)

B. Games Peace and Order:

E. Health and Safety

Eligibility: A player in a team must be

Games Peace and Order:

Games Schedule: TBA

Health and Safety

Badminton Singles: Men and Women

Interval and Change of Ends

Scenario Score Service From Server Winner

Note that this means:

2. TABLE TENNIS GUIDELINES

1. Double Elimination – 2 Losses will be eliminated

2. A team shall regularly consist of four (4) players.

B. DOUBLES EVENT (M&W)

2. The competition will be played in 1 stage.

3. The games will be played in a double-elimination system. There will be a winner’s

IV. TOURNAMENT SESSION:

VI. CALL AREA:

A. The things to conduct in the Call Area are the following:

VII. CLOTHING/UNIFORMS OF ATHLETES AND COACHES:

Thursday March 28:

Friday March 29:

Basic Table Tennis Rules

3. General match play

4. A let is called if…